There were 25 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Connecticut during the week ending June 17, no changes from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the week ending June 17, there were 559 deaths in the state. 21.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease and 20% were from cancer Additionally, 10% of deaths were from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Studies show doctors and medical examiners may underreport Alzheimer’s disease and dementia-related conditions as the underlying cause of death on death certificates, according to the National Institute on Aging.
Once infected, older adults with dementia are likely to develop a more severe and dangerous illness. The diseases which make an older adult more vulnerable to COVID-19 are age-associated chronic conditions, according to the Bright Focus Foundation.
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 17 | Deaths in Week Ending June 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 121 | 122 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 112 | 127 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 25 | 21 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 25 | 25 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 17 | 10 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 12 | 14 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | 15 |
| Diabetes mellitus | < 10 | 16 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | < 10 | < 10 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 0 | < 10 |
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 17 | Deaths in Week Ending June 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease and dementia | 56 | 51 |
